Markets react to Fed & Big Tech Earnings

The Fed maintained rates unchanged at yesterday’s decision and Chair Powell spoke of “clear improvement” in the US outlook and a ‘steadying’ job market, hinting that the rate cuts are not on the menu for a few more months. But we know that AI investment is what’s driving a part of the economic strength and it’s not necessarily creating jobs – on a net basis. Speaking of which, Meta, Microsoft and Tesla reported earnings after the bell. All pledged to invest more in AI. But the market reaction was not the same for all! Listen to find out more! Ipek Ozkardeskaya has begun her financial career in 2010 in the structured products desk of the Swiss Banque Cantonale Vaudoise. She worked at HSBC Private Bank in Geneva in relation to high and ultra-high net worth clients. In 2012, she started as FX Strategist at Swissquote Bank. She worked as a Senior Market Analyst in London Capital Group in London and in Shanghai. She returned to Swissquote Bank as Senior Analyst in 2020, and launched her own website ipekScope.com in 2025.